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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.23, 36,440.11 and 15,073.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.23, 36,440.11 and 15,073.55 is: 20,798.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.23 : 36,440.11 = 15,073.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.23/36,440.11 = 15,073.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.23x = 36,440.11 × 15,073.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.23x = 549,281,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,281,820.09/26,409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.86

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